98-Hectare Macadamia Farm for Sale – Zoned for Residential Development Near Nelspruit

This listing is for the sale of two properties that will be sold as a unit, offering a total of 98 hectares of prime macadamia farmland with 73 Ha of macadamia nuts within the urban edge, just 4 km from Nelspruit. The property is zoned for "Residential" development under the Spatial Development Framework, making it an ideal investment for both immediate agricultural returns and future estate or township development.

Property Details:

Remainder of Portion 32 of the Farm Cromdale 453-JT – 148.5 hectares (recently valued at R40.8 m)
Portion 68, a portion of Portion 5 of the Farm Cromdale 453-JT – 11.06 hectares (worth approximately R5m)
Total land for sale: 98 hectares (portion of the full 160-hectare farm)

Key Features:

Location: Just 4 km from Nelspruit, in a rapidly expanding growth corridor
Zoning: Designated for Residential Development within the Spatial Development Framework
Crops: Established macadamia orchards
Accessibility: Close to the planned Barberton-Nelspruit Road

Transaction Structure:

Sale of Full Property (160 ha): Buyer initially acquires the entire farm.
Subdivision & Repurchase Agreement: The remainder portion (approx. 62 ha, including 10 ha of macadamia trees) will be subdivided and sold back to the seller for future development (subject to Department of Agriculture approval).

Two-Year Guarantee: If subdivision approval is not obtained within two years, the seller will receive an additional R10 million payout for the remainder land.
Macadamia Lease Agreement: The 10 hectares of macadamia trees on the remainder portion will be leased to the buyer for R1 per annum until the seller proceeds with development. At that stage, the seller will purchase the biological value of the trees.

This is an exceptional investment opportunity, offering immediate agricultural income while securing high-value development land in one of Nelspruit’s fastest-growing areas.

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Based on the Open Market Valuation Report, here are 9 additional key important points :

1. Water Rights & Irrigation System

The farm has registered water rights (372,880 m³ annually) from the Gladdespruit via a pipeline-fed holding dam.
The macadamia orchards are under an efficient micro-irrigation system.

2. Existing Infrastructure & Improvements

The farm includes three houses, multiple outbuildings, a workshop, offices, a macadamia shed, and a nursery.
Equipped de-husking station with 120-ton dry-storage bins.

3. Proximity to Key Infrastructure

4 km from Nelspruit, with easy access to the R40 road and the upcoming Barberton-Nelspruit Road.
Within a 10 km radius of Nelspruit CBD, police stations, hospitals, shopping centers, and municipal offices.

4. Security Features

The entire farm is electric fenced, with 1.8m to 2.1m security fencing around houses.

5. Topography & Soil Quality

The land consists of gently rolling contours with well-draining Hutton & sandy loam soils.
Some rocky outcrops, but most of the land is suitable for macadamia cultivation and future development.

6. Climate & Rainfall

Situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, characterized by warm, sub-tropical summers and mild winters.
Receives ±850 mm annual rainfall, supporting strong macadamia yields.

7. Comparable Market Data & Valuation

The market valuation for portion 32 of the farm was R40.8 million in August 2022.
The area average market price for mature macadamia orchards is between R300,000 – R600,000 per hectare, with some properties fetching up to R750,000 per hectare.

8. Development Readiness

The farm is located inside the urban edge and is already zoned for "Residential" development in the Spatial Development Framework.
The subdivision process will be subject to approval from the Department of Agriculture, but the property is in an area targeted for estate development.

9. Energy & Utilities

The property has 5 three-phase Eskom transformers providing power.
Water supply comes from 2 equipped boreholes for domestic use, in addition to the main irrigation supply. Read more...